Gujarati · serves 2

Batata nu Shaak

Gujarati potato curry, faintly sweet, ready in twenty minutes for poori.

20 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes, boiled and broken
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp jaggery
  • Hing
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Lemon

Method

  1. Break the potatoes by hand into rough pieces.
  2. Mustard seeds, cumin, hing, curry leaves, green chillies in oil.
  3. Turmeric and coriander powder, then immediately 2 cups water — the powders burn otherwise.
  4. Potatoes, salt, jaggery. Simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Mash a few pieces into the water to thicken it. It should be a thin gravy.
  6. Lemon and coriander. Poori or thepla.

Questions people ask about Batata nu Shaak

How long does Batata nu Shaak take?

About 20 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What is the one thing to get right in Batata nu Shaak?

Turmeric and coriander powder, then immediately 2 cups water — the powders burn otherwise.

What can I use instead of potato in Batata nu Shaak?

Use waxy potatoes hold their shape, floury ones fall apart. For curries you want waxy.

Can I make Batata nu Shaak ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Batata nu Shaak vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

What do you serve with Batata nu Shaak?

Roti or thepla, with curd. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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